Zangief
Grappler / Close-rangeMediumRussia
The Red Cyclone returns with his devastating Spinning Piledriver and iron muscles. Zangief thrives at close range where his command grabs and armored moves dominate. His Lariat and Drive Impact are exceptional tools for closing distance and punishing opponents.
PvP Rating
★★★★★
Playstyle
Grappler / Close-range
Strengths
- +Highest single-hit damage with SPD
- +Excellent Drive Impact game near corners
- +Armored moves absorb and punish attacks
- +Terrifying once in close range
Weaknesses
- -Slowest walk speed in the cast
- -Struggles to approach against zoners
- -No projectile for neutral control
- -Vulnerable to jump-back attacks and spacing
Tips & Strategy
- 1SPD after Drive Rush catches opponents trying to block your pressure.
- 2Lariat goes through single-hit projectiles -- use it to advance.
- 3Drive Impact near the corner leads to massive damage with SPD follow-up.
- 4Use crouching light punch to tick-throw into SPD for guaranteed damage.